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Health Research BC alumni attract more than $32M to British Columbia
Researchers supported by Health Research BC over the years were recently awarded more than $32M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Breaking the stigma of dementia one conversation at a time
Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu, based at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, is working to raise dementia awareness in rural communities. Her initiative focuses on reducing stigma and improving the quality of life for those affected.
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Situational analysis of BC’s clinical trials ecosystem
A new report commissioned by Health Research BC evaluates the current state of BC’s clinical trials ecosystem.
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Bringing compassion and dignity to end-of-life care
Dr. Kelli Stajduhar leads a research program at the University of Victoria focused on adding quality of life for seniors in long-term care and community-based settings.
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Turning health research into action and impact
Michael Smith Health Research BC is funding 91 diverse teams across British Columbia to bridge the gap between evidence and impact.
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BC SUPPORT Unit
The BC SUPPORT (Support for People & Patient-Oriented Research & Trials) Unit supports, patient-oriented research throughout BC to answer research questions that matter to patients and improve health care.
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Clinical Trials BC
Clinical Trials BC supports clinical trial investigators, sites and institutions to ensure a world-class destination for clinical trials. Focusing on infrastructure and capacity building with a collaborative approach, we enable clinical trial excellence across British Columbia.
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Research Ethics BC
Research Ethics BC supports a province-wide, harmonized system for research ethics reviews of studies conducted in multiple geographic areas involving the resources, people, patients or data from more than one BC research institution. Our harmonized ethics review model co-created with BC health research partners, is now in use by all BC health authorities, most research universities, and many colleges.
About Us
We are British Columbia’s health research agency. We are working towards a future where BC is recognized worldwide for its vibrant, coherent, inclusive and globally competitive health research system, which improves the health of British Columbians, the health system and the economy. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous reconciliation and self-determination continues to guide us.
As a provincial organization, our work extends across many Indigenous lands and territories throughout BC. We acknowledge with respect and humility that our Vancouver office is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Current Funding Opportunities
CANTRAIN Clinical Research Internships
Michael Smith Health Research BC partners with Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training (CANTRAIN), funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, to help increase clinical trials training, expertise and capacity in BC and across Canada.
Applications are now open for:
Latest News
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RAPP
Research Approvals Processes Project update: progress on initial deliverables
24 March 2025
The RAPP team is set to complete the Initial Deliverables by workstream to support future advancements and changes to British Columbia's research approval process.
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Health Research BC alumni attract more than $32M to British Columbia
20 March 2025
Researchers supported by Health Research BC over the years were recently awarded more than $32M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Regional Diversity
Breaking the stigma of dementia one conversation at a time
17 March 2025
Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu, based at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, is working to raise dementia awareness in rural communities. Her initiative focuses on reducing stigma and improving the quality of life for those affected.